Tissues Flashcards

1
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Stem cells

A

The cells that develop into all other cells

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2
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Embryo stem cells

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Pluripotent

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3
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Adult stem cells

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Multipotent

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4
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Pluripotent structure

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-ectoderm: skin
-mesoderm: bone, muscle, blood
-endoderm: digestive, respiratory system

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5
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Endocrine glands

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Secrete into bloodstream

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6
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Exocrine glands

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Secrete into a ductal system to the surface of skin

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7
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Merocrine secretion style

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8
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Apocrine secretion style

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9
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Holocrine secretion style

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10
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Collagen

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Main protein found in skin (bone, muscles, tendons, cartilage)

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11
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Elastin

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Abundant stretchy protein (dermis, lungs, blood vessels, ligaments, ears)

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12
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Reticular

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Thick bottom layer of dermis

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13
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Extracellular matrix (ECM)

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An intricate network organized in a cell tissue

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14
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Ground substance

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An gel-like substance present in connective tissue

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15
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Connective epithelial membranes

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Formed from epithelial tissue attached to a layer of CT

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16
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Epithelial membranes

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-mucous: contain glands
-serous: secrete fluid
-cutaneous: makes up the skin

17
Q

White fat

A

Single lipid droplets (storing energy)

18
Q

Brown fat

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Multiple small lipid droplets (expanding energy and heat production)